WSTRN

WSTRN members and cousins Akelle Charles and Haile have been on a similar journey of musical discovery all their lives, ever since their fathers played in the same reggae band. Third member Louis Rei also grew up close by in the collective’s neighbourhood of west London, meeting the others through his friendship with Akelle’s older brothers.

(Fun fact: Akelle's brother Angel featured on our Brand New list back in 2012!)

They were each raised on a dizzying array of popular genres and styles and it shows in ‘In2’, their debut track which recently hit No.4 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Before 'In2', all three members had been artists in their own right, though not always clearly travelling that path. For all three, eventually getting in a room together to collaborate artistically was inevitable considering the proximity of their homes, lives and interests. One thing led to another and soon they found themselves making music that was feverishly in demand, with Atlantic Records signing them off the back of it.

Roots reggae, motown, hip hop (in all its incarnations), contemporary and classic R&B, pop music and much more, all shaped WSTRN equally. “It’s an eclectic sound,” says Louis, “that’s rare, and I think that’s why it’s so refreshing. It’s genuine and it’s feel-good and there’s not much of that anymore”.

Dubbed "the romantics of London’s urban music scene", this trio are all about spreading the joy - and the world needs a little of that right now.

Brand New For 2016 is presented by Emporio Armani Diamonds.

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WooUh, I'm just in my zone

You'd be lying if you saidI wasn't somethin' that you're into, intoDon't be stuntin' in front of your friendsYou know what I'm into, intoDon't need to hide itYou can be mine let's take it slowMan he's a haterI'll let it slide, I came for you

You'd be lying if you saidI wasn't somethin' that you're into, intoDon't be stuntin' in front of your friendsYou know what I'm into, intoDon't need to hide itYou can be mine let's take it slowMan he's a haterI'll let it slide, I came for you (oh yeah)

When I was in a party it was on meI remember it all, it was last weekWhen I stepped in it, it was all freeHaven't seen the spill on your Jeans (thats right)Do you remember asking me what I'm intoI replied music 'baby follow my Insta'Show you what I'm into deeps what I'm intoAll you two face friends ya I been throughYou'd be lying if you said I wasn't somethin' you're into yeah(Just tell me the truth girl)You lying to yourself, I told you my name is AkelleBeen in and out girls, must being able to tellI been dying for a chance to tell you I'm into youJust tell me the truth girl

Just tell me you like me (tell me you like me)

Tell me you want me yeah, yeah, yeahYou'd be lying if you saidI wasn't somethin' that you're into, intoDon't be stuntin' in front of your friendsYou know what I'm into, intoDon't need to hide it

You can be mine let's take it slowMan he's a haterI'll let it slide, I came for you

You'd be lying if you saidI wasn't somethin' that you're into, intoDon't be stuntin' in front of your friendsYou know what I'm into, into

Don't need to hide itYou can be mine let's take it slowMan he's a hater

I'll let it slide, I came for you (oh yeah)ListenYou'd be lying if you said I wasn't somethin' you was intoMama would you buy this shit too? Bet she didNever been one for them to the settle with

Cellophane wrappin' it up as soon as I get with itMenacin', Mendocino the? That I'm steppin' witSyllable why are these words not comprehendin' it

Ending it mashing the works that's where your belly getTrembling baby you ready that's how I endYou'd be stuntin' in front of your friendsYou know what I'm into, intoCall me dumb and unfollow itBaby girl that's what you can't doSo won't you take a straw with me girlNo stress off this, on me girl'Cause I can make you scream (I can make you scream)Just put your trust in me

You'd be lying if you saidI wasn't somethin' that you're into, intoDon't be stuntin' in front of your friendsYou know what I'm into, intoDon't need to hide itYou can be mine let's take it slowMan he's a haterI'll let it slide, I came for you

You'd be lying if you saidI wasn't somethin' that you're into, intoDon't be stuntin' in front of your friendsYou know what I'm into, intoDon't need to hide itYou can be mine let's take it slowMan he's a haterI'll let it slide, I came for you, wooWe ridin'This time I decidedForget all the pride andYou're in for a surprisinWe ridin'This time I decidedNana na ehWoah yeah